There are many dog breeds all over the world and it can be difficult to pronounce some of the names, especially the ones from non-English-speaking countries. To make it easier, we’re listing a few of these names and the correct way to pronounce them, according to Google. See whether you’ve been right or wrong all along…
Dachshund
Correct pronunciation Daks-hund
Country of origin Germany
This breed was developed in Germany to hunt badgers, foxes and boars by following them into their burrows.
Azawakh
Correct pronunciation A-za-wahk
Country of origin Mali
The Azawakh was developed by the Tuareg people from the southern Sahel region of the Sahara desert, to hunt gazelles and other game.
Bichon Frisé
Correct pronunciation Bee-shawn free-zay
Country of origin Mediterranean
The Bichon Frisé is said to have been brought to the European continent from the Canary Islands during the 14th Century.
Newfoundland
Correct pronunciation Nyoo-fuhnd-luhnd
Country of origin Canada
There is no evidence to show how the breed arrived in Newfoundland, but there have been ‘bear-like’ dogs on the island since the 1700s.
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